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P***TIZEN NEWSWIRE - Jan 03, 2008 EDITION
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NEWS HEADLINES
The 20 most popular headlines from the last three days.
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== THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE SHOPPING MALL
Once thriving, America's indoor shopping malls are on the
decline, and many predict their death may finally come within
the next few years.
Jan 02 2008 -- The Economist
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29117
== PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE CITY OF THE FUTURE
1808 - 1908 - 2008, 2108. The New York Times looks at two
centuries of predictions and invites ten New Yorkers to
imagine New York City a century from today, in 2108.
Jan 01 2008 -- The New York Times
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29101
== REAL ESTATE SLOWDOWN EXPECTED TO CONTINUE IN 2008
Many economists are predicting the continued slowing of the
commercial real estate market across the country.
Jan 02 2008 -- The Washington Post
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29116
== THE WORLD'S CHEAPEST CAR SET TO LAUNCH
India's Tata Group is preparing to launch The People's Car --
the world's cheapest car. The Rs 1-lakh will have an initial
sticker price of 1000 rupees ($2,500).
Jan 02 2008 -- AFP via Google News
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29127
== PARKING ILLUSTRATED
In this video from Streetfilms, Donald Shoup
discusses and shows how parking reform can work. Toy cars and
stop-motion animation included.
Dec 31 2007 -- Streetfilms
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29107
== THE NEW FACE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
High design is entering the realm of affordable housing, with
numerous projects around the country garnering acclaim.
Jan 01 2008 -- The Wall Street Journal
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29113
== TWO CITIES BATTLE TO HOST SOCCER TEAM, BUT NEITHER IS
PREPARED
St. Louis and Philadelphia are entering the final weeks of
competition to become the host of a new Major League Soccer
expansion team. One city has stadium plans, the other has
investors. Neither has both.
Jan 01 2008 -- The Philadelphia Inquirer
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29122
== PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR A MONTH
Millions take public transit in New York every day. The
New York Times is beginning a month-long series looking
at the commute and culture of public transit in the city.
Dec 31 2007 -- The New York Times
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29105
== AMTRAK'S RIDERSHIP UP, BUT FUNDING REMAINS AN ISSUE
For the fifth year straight, Amtrak is reporting record highs
in ridership. But funding remains a major concern for the
struggling transit service.
Dec 31 2007 -- Chicago Tribune
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29111
== SAN FRANCISCO'S HISTORIC GEM RETURNED TO LIFE
San Francisco's latest and perhaps most glorious restoration
is the 1890 De Young Building that was the original home of
The Chronicle has now been converted to a Ritz Carlton after
having been an undignified office building for the last 43
years.
Dec 31 2007 -- San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29102
== 'SUPERFERRY' TAKES OFF, BUT CONTROVERSY PERSISTS
The 866-passenger Hawaiian Superferry has begun operations
despite months of controversy over its environmental
consequences. With an environmental impact statement due in
18 months and plenty of opponents, the Superferry is not yet
in the clear.
Dec 31 2007 -- The New York Times
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29104
== CHINA ABANDONS YANGTZE DAM PLANS
The dam would have forced the flooding of one of China's most
visited tourist sites and displaced more than 100,000. Plans
are still in the works for a hydropower dam on the river,
but the exact location is uncertain.
Dec 31 2007 -- Guardian
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29106
== MAPMAKING FOR THE MASSES
In an academic journal article, noted geographer Michael
Goodchild argues that user-generated content can profoundly
impact Geographic Information Systems.
Jan 02 2008 -- Science Daily
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29128
== THE SMOKE CLEARS IN PARIS
Beginning tomorrow, smoking will be banned in all public
restaurants, bars and cafes in Paris, a city where smoking is
as much a part of the culture as an addiction.
Dec 31 2007 -- International Herald Tribune
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29112
== URBAN AREAS, REDEFINED
Around the world, urban areas have new names -- micropolis,
aerotropolis and city-region. But are they cities?
Jan 02 2008 -- Financial Times
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29131
== NEW YEAR TO BRING $10 TOLL TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUTERS
In 2008, $10 tolls will be awaiting some Inland Empire
commuters to Orange County who use the 91 Express ***s of
the Riverside Freeway, depending upon what day and time they
travel home.
Dec 31 2007 -- Los Angeles Times
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29094
== KEEPING PACE WITH THE REAL ESTATE MARKET SLOWDOWN
Condo developers in Milwaukee are responding to the slowdown
in the housing market by slowing down development.
Jan 01 2008 -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29114
== PLANS TO ELEVATE HONOLULU'S PROPOSED LIGHT RAIL MEET
OPPOSITION
The American Institute of Architects has come out against
plans to include elevated tracks as part of the layout of
Honolulu's proposed light rail system.
Jan 02 2008 -- Hawaii Reporter
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29108
== RESISTANCE SURROUNDS PORTLAND'S AMBITIOUS GREEN BUILDING
STANDARD
Rules mandating higher energy efficiency in all new Portland
buildings are slow to catch on in the city, but officials are
hoping to gather support.
Jan 02 2008 -- The Oregonian
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29119
== WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND ROLL
Richard Florida's latest research shows that vibrant music
"scenes" -- or a city's "audio identity" -- are good
indicators of urban vitality.
Jan 02 2008 -- Globe & Mail
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/29124
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